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Anping Matsu Temple
This temple is one of many claiming status as the oldest in Taiwan. Its interior is more elaborately decorated than most in central Tainan, and features a splendidly ornate and deep plafond (decorative ceiling) above the main shrine. Near the altar, little packets of safe rice are
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National Museum of Taiwanese Literature
Honestly, this museum highlighting the development of Taiwanese literature from the time of the pre-Han aborigines up to the modern era is very uninteresting, but it’s worth coming here just to wander the halls and relax in the foyer, as it’s a gorgeous example of Japanese colonial
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Luchang Village
If you continue along Township Rd 21苗 past the turn-off for Xiangtan Lake, youll run up a deep rugged canyon and eventually to the high-altitude Luchang Village. Its stunningly beautiful up here and and a few kilometres further up the road is the trailhead to the 2220m-high Jiali M
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Guangshan Temple
If you dont stop fighting were going to build a temple. It doesnt sound like much of a threat, but in 1915 Gu A-Jhen and 12 other local worthies were true to their word and miraculously, after they constructed this temple in 1918, peace was restored to Meinong. It’s a showpiece of
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Great South Gate
This old city gate is the only one in Tainan that still has its defensive wall intact. The inner grounds feature several cannons and a section of the old wall that is marvellously overgrown with thick roots. At the far end of the park a collection of handsome stelae commemorates ce
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Love River
Love River was once an open sewer and it has seen a remarkable transformation in recent years. The waters flow clean and the bank-side promenades with their benches, shady trees and outdoor cafes are popular hangouts for both locals and visitors.You can cruise along the river day a
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Chingszu Temple
Chingszu Temples simple white and grey exterior is striking. Inside the 10-story modern building, a large exhibition hall showcases the Tzu Chi Buddhist organisations activities around the world. Exhibits are in English and Chinese. The temple is a couple of kilometres north of the
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Shilin Official Residence
For 26 years, this two-storey mansion and its elaborate Chinese- and Western-style gardens were once part of the official residence of Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Soong Mei-ling. Today the entire estate is a lovely public park and even the house itself is open, though it merely di
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Kuanyin Pavilion
Hugging Makungs western shoreline is the citys fabulous waterfront park and the enclosed bay here is great for swimming. The 300-year-old Kuanyin Pavilion in the park is dedicated to the goddess of mercy; this is the most important place for Buddhist worship in Penghu and the most
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Shilin Night Market
Locals have mostly abandoned this market as a place to eat, but its still hugely popular with travellers, who come to enjoy the carnival of streetside snacking, shopping, games and people-watching. Its best to avoid the basement food court area across from Jiantan MRT station, howe
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National Taiwan Museum
Established in 1908 as Taiwans first public museum, the present location in 2-28 Park hails from 1915. Unless there is a special exhibit happening (and they are frequent and often excellent), give this place a miss as the permanent natural history and prehistory displays arent par
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Municipal Glass Museum
This little museum in a heritage building on the edge of a very pleasant wooded park is dedicated to the local history of glassmaking, which goes back to 1880. The 1st floor exhibits recent works, while the 2nd highlights the history of glass (in Taiwan and around the world) and th
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Chiayi Park
This huge park is a repository of natural and urban history of the city, with numerous features on offer: old trees, landscaped hills, a moat, Qing-dynasty steles, a Confucian temple, Japanese shrine, steam engines, a war memorial and fountains. The park is 3km east of the train st
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Mt Lion Howitzer Station
This recently opened military station carries multimedia displays of weapons used during the August 23 Artillery War in its 508m-long tunnel. The exhibition eventually leads you to the casemate where a howitzer is installed and a mock military drill is performed by volunteer reside
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Presidential Office Building
Built in 1919 as the seat of the Japanese Governor-General of Taiwan, this striking building has housed the offices of the Republic of China (ROC) president since 1949. Its classical European-fusion style includes many Japanese cultural elements, such as a sunrise facing front, and
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Moonlight Inn
In the hills above Dulan sits a quaint old forestry building from Japanese times. Nicknamed the Moonlight Inn, it hosts frequent local arts exhibitions. Handcrafted items are for sale inside a cafe area thats open till about 6pm.To get to the inn, follow the English signs off Highw
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Platform of the Three Immortals
This is a series of arched bridges leading to a small coral island that was once a promontory joined to the mainland. The islands three large stone formations have been likened to the three immortals of Chinese mythology – hence the name. Sansiantai is a very pleasant spot to wande
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Jhushan Village
During the late 19th century emigrants from Jhushan Village made huge profits from trading and shipping in the Philippines and sent much of it back to build the gorgeous houses you see today. In the centre of the village is a large brick-lined pond; at the back a hillock. In the wo
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Juguang Tower
Just southeast of Kincheng, this three-storey tower, built in 1952 as a memorial to the fallen soldiers of Kinmen, should be your first stop for an overview of the rich history and culture of Kinmen. The 1st floor covers food, architecture and wind lions; the 2nd floor is dedicated
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Taipei Astronomical Museum
This childrens museum houses four floors of constellations, ancient astronomy, space science and technology, telescopes and observatories. Though a good place to while away an hour, there is a dearth of English content. More English-friendly attractions (at an extra charge) are at
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